Rider from 60s/70s.first name gary,little bloke rode honda,they used to put whieghts on his bike .

pitlane07 Wrote:Rider from 60s/70s.first name gary,little bloke rode honda,they used to put whieghts on his bike .

gary dickinson good rider too.

This picture is from this year's TT photo exhibition at the Laxey Woollen Mills.

Bill Snelling Wrote:This picture is from this year's TT photo exhibition at the Laxey Woollen Mills.

Thanks guys.

Hi there, can you tell me what year this photo was taken? Many thanks, Jude Steele

The picture was taken in 1966; that year he finished 13th in the Ultra Lightweight TT.
Any relation to the Steele that formed part of Dickinson Steele business?

(09-08-2009, 11:38 PM)Bill Snelling Wrote: The picture was taken in 1966; that year he finished 13th in the Ultra Lightweight TT.
Any relation to the Steele that formed part of Dickinson Steele business?

I also think that the GARY in question was spelt GARRY, could be mistaken but my mate Garry Dickinson was named after him. There is also a plaque to this rider on the wall post at the house that was Gwens on the exit of Ballaugh.
Cheers
Russ

No Russ, Gary it was.

(09-08-2009, 11:38 PM)Bill Snelling Wrote: The picture was taken in 1966; that year he finished 13th in the Ultra Lightweight TT.
Any relation to the Steele that formed part of Dickinson Steele business?

The Steele is my Dad!

I remember seeing Gary Dickinson racing at Aintree, Liverpool on his 125 Honda. With his small stature he was was not a fast starter but once he got going he was very quick. In those days of course it was a run and bump start.